Residents on Slater Ave. in Dongan Hills cleaning out debris on Day 6 after Hurricane Sandy swept through their homes. (Staten Island Advance/ Joan E. Velazquez)

Note: This report is regularly updated with the latest information.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y -- People from across the nation have opened their hearts and emptied their pocketbooks to help the thousands of Staten Islanders who lost their homes, possessions and in some cases -- loved ones -- after Hurricane Sandy tore through the borough.

But there's so much more to be done, from clearing out homes and providing the cleaning supplies to do so, to helping serve hot meals to those who lost everything in the storm.

So many donations have been received thus far that Borough President James Molinaro and Rep. Michael Grimm announced that the 60,000-square-foot warehouse at the New York Container Terminal (NYCT) set up to take donations, would no longer be able to handle them.

The issue now seems to be distribution: Getting the donations and supplies collected to those who need them the most.

MEDICAL RELIEF

Staten Island Medical Corps in association with Richmond County Medical Society is providing care in the community by operating a medical bus, which will rotate locations in New Dorp, Midland Beach, Oakwood, South Beach and Tottenville providing vaccines, medical care, and short-term renewal of non-narcotic prescriptions.

Nurses, doctors and other volunteers will also go into neighborhoods to assess medical needs and do home visits as needed.

Healthcare volunteers should contact SIMedCorps@verizon.net or call Richmond County Medical Society at 718-442-7267 or Dr. Neil Nepola at 718-667-6767.

For Hurricane Sandy victims with a medical problem, call 718-226-6186 for help or referrals.

COUNSELING SERVICES

Anyone who has been affected
by Hurricane Sandy and wants to speak to a counselor or get advice about
where to obtain food, shelter and other services, can contact the Staten
Island Mental Health Society (SIMHS) or walk into any of the agency's
three open sites: Chait Children's Mental Health Center, 669 Castleton
Avenue, Building B, 718-442-2225;Elizabeth W. Pouch Center for Special
People, 669 Castleton Avenue, Building A, 718-448-9775, and St. George
Children's Mental Health Center, 444 St. Mark's Place, 718- 720-6727.

Richmond University Medical Center has
established a crisis hotline for those experiencing emotional distress due to
Super Storm Sandy. Please call 718-818-6300. Counselors are standing by to assist.

Project Hospitality, 100 Park Avenue, Port Richmond needs the following donations for the evacuation center: plastic utensils, serving spoons, new sweat pants and shirts, an ice maker, new microwaves, a commercial refrigerator, arts and craft supplies for kids. In addition, the organization is collecting furniture, including new mattresses, for evacuees. For these donations contact Deacon Paul Kosinski at 718-448-1544 X134.

Dr Theodore A Atlas Foundation, 543 Cary Avenue, West BrightonCollecting: Cleaning supplies, diapers, non perishable food items, such as mops, bleach, garbage bags, masks and gloves, toiletries and new unwrapped toys for the children affected by the hurricane.Drop off: Monday through Friday 10:30 am to 2:00 pm To make a monetary donation, visit: dratlasfoundation.com.

Time Warner Cable, located at 2845 Richmond Avenue, is collecting non-perishable goods as part of "Holiday Hopes &
Happenings" food drive. Time Warner Cable Media, NY1
News and NY1 Noticias partnered in the a month-long effort to help families in need, including Hurricane Sandy victims, this
holiday season throughout the New York City area.

Goodfellas Restaurant, 1718 Hylan Blvd. in Dongan Hills, has a
drop box for new toys for children affected by Hurricane Sandy. Needed are new toys, gift cards, wrapping
supplies and volunteers to help distribute the toys on Christmas Eve.

The Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island, 1466 Manor Road, continues its work with its kosher food pantry, which is open to all in need. Donations of non-breakable non-perishable foods are welcome at the reception desk.

Christ Episcopal Church, 76 Franklin Ave., New Brighton, was designated by the Episcopal Diocese of New York to be a collection and distribution site. The church isn't accepting clothing donations or donations of coats and blankets but is still accepting, sleeping bags, toiletries, personal items, baby supplies, feminine care products, toothpaste and toothbrushes from noon to 2 p.m., said Geri Swanson, church deacon.

Young Israel is accepting donations of cleaning supplies, such as garbage bags, gloves, bleach and mops, which can be left in the lobby of 835 Forest Hill Rd., in Willowbrook.

Food, baby clothes, water, cleaning supplies and toiletries can be dropped off at the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation at 2361 Hylan Blvd. in New Dorp between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Where-To-Turn needs donations of heavy socks for winter. All items can be shipped to Where-To-Turn at 150-L Greaves Lane # 312, Staten Island, N.Y. 10308. With the holidays not far off, the organization is looking to collect unwrapped toys and gift cards for children. In addition, Where-To-Turn is collecting names of people whose homes have been badly damaged and will likely need a storage unit to move possessions into while in transition. For more information, visit www.where-to-turn.org.

The Black Dog Grill, 382 Forest Avenue, is accepting donations of cleaning supplies, work gloves, diapers, baby food and personal items. Donations can be made daily from 1 p.m. to 7p.m. For more information call (718) 442-8121 or email kjharrigan@yahoo.com.

Toy drive for children who were affected by Hurricane Sandy will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at VIP Expediting, 1828 Hylan Blvd. in Dongan Hills. For more information, call 718-667-6799. The after hours drop off is from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Rhythm & Brews at 1674 Richmond Rd. in Dongan Hills.

The St. George Theatre, the Staten Island Advance and Project Hospitality have partnered, in cooperation of the Office of the Staten Island Borough President, to raise money to directly help families whose homes or apartments were devastated in the Zone A section of Staten Island that felt the ultimate wrath of Hurricane Sandy. Contributions to the Project Hospitality's Staten Island Hurricane Relief Fund will help rebuild Staten Island and help those devastated by the storm. Go to www.projecthospitality.org

Monetary donations can be made through the Siller Foundation, at www.tunneltotowers.org. Once on the website, click on Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund, then check the box for "Staten Island" to ensure the donation is received in the borough. (If mailing a check, put "Staten Island" in the memo field.)

Make a monetary donation at any of the Richmond County Savings Bank branches located throughout the Island. All contribution dollars will be matched up to $150,000 total. For a list of branch locations visit mynycb.com.

The administration of St. John Villa Academy is collecting donations for families, staff members and alumni of the school who suffered damage and loss of belongings due to the storm. Donations and gift cards can be sent to: Hurricane Relief, St. John Villa Academy, 57 Cleveland Pl., Staten Island, New York 10305.

Volunteers are needed to drive, sort items and unload vehicles. They should report to Midland Beach (981 Capodanno Blvd.).

North Shore Neighbors Relief Project needs volunteers
to work two to four hour shifts preparing and delivering critical donated supplies
to the many victims of Sandy on Staten Island still without heat, power,
phones, food, clothing, household products and transportation. They especially need 100 volunteers to deliver 5000 Thanksgiving
dinners on Thursday. Contact: nsnrp1@gmail.com with
your full name, phone number and the days/times you can help.

SIFT has been formed to salvage what's left of hurricane survivor's homes, take out damaged property to the street, hand out food and other items, put up flyers, and more. The group needs volunteers. For more information, visit: www.siftny.com or http://www.facebook.com/events/338159626281955/, or call Christian Spears at 718-915-3715.

Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, who organized a cleanup of Midland, New Dorp, Oakwood and Cedar Grove beaches over the weekend, is continuing her efforts. Volunteers should bring what tools they can -- rakes, shovels, push brooms and work gloves -- to help remove debris and help clean out homes damaged by the storm.

Movement Church, based in Castleton Corners, is looking for volunteers to clean out destroyed homes. Volunteers can report to Hett Avenue and Marine Way. For more information, call 718-812-9894 or 718-216-9416.

Those interested in volunteering with the Red Cross can call 1-877-RED CROSS or consult www.nyredcross.org.

RECEIVE DONATIONS

Cambridge Catering, at 470 Midland Avenue, on Dec. 24 will host dinner from 3 to 8 p.m. On Dec. 25 there will be a brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Toys for children and holiday festivities will be included. For more information, call 917-523-7700.

Team Determination's "Community Cares Holiday Toy Giveaway" on December 22nd 2012 from 1 to 5 p.m. at I.S. 2 Intermediate school at 333 Midland Avenue, will allow for toys and gifts to be given to displaced families on Staten Island. In addition, there will be hot and cold food and entertainment for the entire family.

CoJo's Emergency Food Pantry has been organized by the Council of Jewish Organizations, which is
distributing non-perishable Kosher food, coats, blankets and personal
essentials to hurricane victims at its Emergency Pantry located at Temple Emanu-El, 984 Post Avenue, Port Richmond. Hours of operation are Tuesday and
Thursday 12 to 2 p.m. For additional information, please call the COJO office
718-720-4047.

Crafting
on the Plaza with M&M along with the DiForte
Agency, Inc. has sheets,
pillow cases, gloves,
blankets, towels and more at 1194 Hylan Blvd. Hours
of operation: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.On the weekends, call:
(718) 442-8365.

Guyon Rescue Center, at Oakwood VFW Post at 575 Mill Road, Oakwood. The group has the following donations available: cleaning supplies, toiletries, canned goods, new blankets, sleeping bags, baby food, hot food, new work boots and more. Contact Derek Tabacco at 917-596-2552. In addition, the group is accepting monetary donations through a partnership with World of Women, a not-for-profit. Volunteers are also needed to help clean out homes.

Oakwoood Heights Community Church at 350 Guyon Avenue has baby food, diapers, car seats, clothing for everyone from infants to adults, blankets, food, water and cleaning supplies.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Staten Island First Ward, delivered about 500 to 600 cleaning kits to state Sen. Andrew Lanza's office. Each kit is in a 3.5 gallon bucket and contains bleach, cleaner, gloves, masks, eye goggles, and brushes.

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Airbnb today announced the launch of a new platform to help connect victims of Hurricane Sandy with free housing options. Airbnb will provide customer service, insurance for hosts and other services. New Yorkers can list their homes and extra space easily and immediately, and people who are looking for a place to stay can access these free spaces via Airbnb's Donated Sandy Housing Directory at https://www.airbnb.com/sandy.

Police Athletic League (PAL) will offer free programs
and a hot meal for children grades K-8 and families affected by Hurricane
Sandy on all Saturdays in December at P.S. 41, 216 Clawson St, from 9 a.m, to 3 p.m. Children will benefit from homework help, tutoring, fitness and
recreation, and arts & crafts

Animal Needs:

Guardians of Rescue, 888-287-3864, is looking for volunteers, and can help with any animal needs or concerns related to Hurricane Sandy.

FIND A SHELTER -- Call 311 if you need shelter assistance. Two shelters are still running on Staten Island: